Taiwan Warns Against Use of Gaode Map App Over AI-Driven Data Security Risks

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Taiwanese authorities have raised national security and privacy concerns over China's Gaode Map app, which uses AI to infer traffic light timings from user data. Officials warn that sensitive location and movement data could be transmitted to Chinese servers and accessed by the Chinese government, urging a ban in government agencies and cautioning the public.[AI generated]

Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?

The mapping app uses AI-related data analytics to infer traffic light timings and collects location and movement data, which is sent to Chinese servers accessible by the Chinese government. This raises plausible risks of privacy violations and national security concerns, which fall under harm to individuals and communities. The cybersecurity agency's ongoing assessment and public warnings indicate potential future harm rather than confirmed harm. Hence, the event is best classified as an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident. It is not Complementary Information because the main focus is on the risk and ongoing assessment, not on updates to a past incident. It is not Unrelated because the app involves AI systems and data analytics with security implications.[AI generated]
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Privacy & data governanceRobustness & digital security

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Mobility and autonomous vehiclesDigital security

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General publicGovernment

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Human or fundamental rightsPublic interest

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Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
An AI system is reasonably inferred here because Gaode Map uses big data analytics and user GPS data to estimate traffic light timings, which involves AI techniques such as pattern recognition and prediction. However, there is no indication that this estimation has caused any harm or injury, nor is there any suggestion of a security breach or misuse leading to harm. The event focuses on clarifying data sources and addressing security concerns but does not report any realized or potential harm from the AI system's use. Therefore, this is best classified as Complementary Information, providing context and clarifications about the AI system's operation and data usage without describing an incident or hazard.
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Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article involves an AI system (Gaode Map uses AI and big data to estimate traffic signal timings). However, it does not report any realized harm or incident caused by the AI system, nor does it describe a plausible future harm scenario. The concerns are about potential cybersecurity risks and political interpretations, but no concrete evidence or event of harm is presented. Therefore, this is best classified as Complementary Information, providing context on societal and governance responses and debates around AI and cybersecurity risks, without reporting an AI Incident or AI Hazard.
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Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The mapping app uses AI-related data analytics to infer traffic light timings and collects location and movement data, which is sent to Chinese servers accessible by the Chinese government. This raises plausible risks of privacy violations and national security concerns, which fall under harm to individuals and communities. The cybersecurity agency's ongoing assessment and public warnings indicate potential future harm rather than confirmed harm. Hence, the event is best classified as an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident. It is not Complementary Information because the main focus is on the risk and ongoing assessment, not on updates to a past incident. It is not Unrelated because the app involves AI systems and data analytics with security implications.
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Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (Gaode Map) that uses AI algorithms to provide traffic light countdowns and collects personal data, which is transmitted to mainland China. The article focuses on the potential security and privacy risks, with government officials discussing possible bans due to these concerns. No actual harm or breach has been confirmed, so it does not meet the criteria for an AI Incident. The plausible risk of data privacy violations and national security threats due to AI system use fits the definition of an AI Hazard.
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Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article involves AI-related systems in the form of advanced map and location services that use data analytics and modeling, which can be reasonably inferred to involve AI technologies. However, it does not describe any realized harm or incident resulting from these AI systems. Instead, it outlines potential risks and governance responses, including the proposal of a 'key data sandbox' mechanism to manage innovation and risk. Therefore, the event is best classified as Complementary Information, as it provides context, policy discussion, and governance considerations related to AI systems and their potential risks, without reporting a specific AI Incident or AI Hazard.
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Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system is reasonably inferred as it uses big data and AI techniques to estimate traffic light timings from user data. The Ministry's clarification indicates no official data was used, so the AI system's output is an estimation, not official information. The event does not describe any realized harm but highlights potential privacy and cybersecurity risks from using foreign software, which could plausibly lead to harm. Therefore, this is an AI Hazard rather than an Incident or Complementary Information.
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Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI-related system (Gaode Map uses big data analytics and possibly AI to predict traffic light timings). However, there is no confirmed incident of data leakage or unauthorized access causing harm. The concerns raised are about potential data misuse or security risks, but the authorities deny any data breach. Therefore, this situation represents a plausible risk scenario but no realized harm. The article mainly provides clarifications and responses to public concerns, making it complementary information rather than an incident or hazard.
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Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (big data estimation from user data) used in the Gaode Map app to estimate traffic light timings. However, the article does not report any actual harm such as injury, rights violations, or infrastructure disruption caused by this AI system. The government's statements focus on clarifying data sources and warning about potential privacy and security risks, which are plausible future harms but not realized incidents. Therefore, this event fits the definition of an AI Hazard, as the AI system's use could plausibly lead to privacy or cybersecurity harms, but no incident has occurred yet.
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Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The app uses AI-based location tracking and data processing to infer user movement and location, which is then transmitted to servers in China. The involvement of AI in processing and transmitting sensitive data that leads to privacy violations and national security risks is clear. The Taiwanese government's ban and warnings indicate that harm is occurring or has occurred, including violations of privacy rights and potential misuse of data by a foreign government. Therefore, this event meets the criteria for an AI Incident due to realized harm linked to the AI system's use.
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Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article centers on potential cybersecurity and privacy concerns related to the use of an AI-enabled mapping app, with government bodies conducting security assessments and considering restrictions. While the app likely uses AI for features like traffic light countdowns and route calculations, the article does not describe any realized harm or incident caused by the AI system. The discussion is about possible risks and regulatory responses, which fits the definition of Complementary Information as it provides context and updates on governance and security evaluations without reporting a specific AI Incident or AI Hazard.
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Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The app uses AI techniques (big data analysis and estimation) to infer traffic light timings, which involves AI system use. However, no actual harm has been reported; the government warns about potential privacy and cybersecurity risks, which could plausibly lead to harm. Therefore, this event fits the definition of an AI Hazard, as it describes a plausible future risk related to AI system use in the app, but no realized harm or incident is described.
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Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (Gaode Map's AI-supported traffic light countdown feature) and concerns about its use potentially leading to cybersecurity or national security issues. Since no actual harm has occurred but there is a credible concern that the AI system's use could plausibly lead to significant harm (national security risks), this qualifies as an AI Hazard. The article primarily focuses on the potential risks and governmental risk assessment rather than a realized incident or harm.
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Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Gaode Map uses AI algorithms and big data to provide real-time traffic light countdowns, indicating the presence of an AI system. The concerns about data privacy and national security stem from the app's data collection and processing practices, which could plausibly lead to violations of privacy rights and national security breaches. However, the article does not report any realized harm or incident but discusses potential risks and governmental monitoring, fitting the definition of an AI Hazard.
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Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article involves AI systems (navigation apps using satellite data and AI for precise routing) but does not describe any incident or harm resulting from their use or malfunction. The mention of government bans and cybersecurity risk assessments indicates governance and societal responses to potential risks, but no realized harm or imminent hazard is reported. Hence, it fits the definition of Complementary Information rather than an AI Incident or AI Hazard.
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Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (Gaode Map's AI-based traffic light countdown feature) whose use is under scrutiny for potential national security concerns. The article does not report any realized harm but discusses the possibility that the AI system's data usage could lead to security risks. This fits the definition of an AI Hazard, as the AI system's use could plausibly lead to harm (national security issues) though no incident has yet occurred. The article mainly focuses on the potential risk and governmental response rather than an actual incident or harm.
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Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (Gaode Map's AI algorithms for traffic data and countdowns) and discusses potential national security concerns related to data collection. However, there is no evidence of actual harm, violation of rights, or incidents caused by the AI system. The article focuses on the possibility of future harm and policy considerations rather than a concrete AI Incident. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Hazard, as the AI system's use could plausibly lead to harm (e.g., data misuse or national security risks) but no harm has yet materialized.
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Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions the use of AI algorithms by Gaode Map to infer traffic light timings, which involves AI system use. The government's ban on Gaode Map is due to cybersecurity risks linked to this AI-enabled data processing. The article also discusses the extensive use of LINE, a foreign platform, handling sensitive data, implying risks of data breaches or misuse. Although no direct harm has occurred or is reported, the described circumstances plausibly could lead to harms such as violations of privacy rights, data security breaches, and threats to national digital sovereignty. Therefore, this event fits the definition of an AI Hazard, as it involves AI system use with credible potential for harm but no realized incident is described.
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Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (the AI algorithm predicting traffic light countdowns) and its use, but no direct or indirect harm has been reported. The concerns are about potential national security risks, which are being observed and discussed by authorities, but no incident or harm has materialized. The article focuses on the societal and governmental response to the AI feature and public debate, which fits the definition of Complementary Information rather than an AI Incident or AI Hazard.
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Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (the Amap mapping app) that processes user location data and infers traffic signal timings based on user behavior, which is indicative of AI-driven data processing and prediction. The use of this AI system has led to concerns about privacy violations and potential breaches of national security, which are harms related to human rights and legal obligations. Although no direct physical harm is reported, the risk of sensitive personal data being accessed by a foreign government constitutes a violation of privacy rights and national security, fitting the definition of an AI Incident. The warnings and government restrictions further confirm the recognition of realized harm or significant risk from the AI system's use.
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Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (Gaode Map) that uses AI algorithms and big data to provide detailed navigation information. The concerns raised relate to potential cybersecurity and national security risks due to data transmission to China. However, there is no indication that any harm has yet occurred; the government is considering banning the app as a precaution. Therefore, this situation represents a plausible risk of harm (AI Hazard) rather than an actual incident. The article does not focus on responses or updates to a past incident, so it is not Complementary Information. It is not unrelated because it involves AI and potential harm.
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Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (Gaode Map uses AI algorithms for features like traffic light countdowns) and concerns about data transmission that could impact national security. Although no direct harm has occurred, the potential for harm is credible and under active assessment by authorities. Therefore, this situation fits the definition of an AI Hazard, as the AI system's use could plausibly lead to an AI Incident involving harm to national security and privacy.
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Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of an AI-enabled mapping application that infers traffic light timings based on user data, which could indirectly lead to violations of privacy and national security concerns. Although no actual harm has been confirmed, the plausible risk of surveillance and data misuse by a foreign government constitutes a potential harm under the framework. Therefore, this situation qualifies as an AI Hazard because the AI system's use could plausibly lead to significant harm, but no incident has yet materialized.
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Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (the AI data analysis behind the red light countdown feature). However, there is no indication that any harm has occurred yet. The government's consideration of restrictions is based on potential or perceived risks, not on realized harm. Therefore, this situation represents a plausible future risk (AI Hazard) rather than an incident. The article mainly reports on the debate and potential regulatory response, not on an actual AI-related harm or incident.
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Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
An AI system is involved as the app uses AI algorithms to infer traffic light countdowns from navigation data. The event involves the use of AI (not development or malfunction) to produce predictions that influence user navigation. There is no direct or indirect harm reported yet, but there is a plausible risk related to data privacy and cybersecurity concerns that might lead to regulatory restrictions. Therefore, this event fits the definition of an AI Hazard, as the AI system's use could plausibly lead to harm (e.g., security or privacy issues) though no harm has materialized yet.
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Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The app involves AI systems for navigation and data inference (e.g., estimating traffic light timings from user behavior). The article highlights potential risks of data being collected and transmitted to China, which could plausibly lead to violations of privacy and national security concerns (harm to communities or rights). However, no direct or indirect harm has been reported as having occurred yet. The focus is on the plausible future risk of harm due to data collection and government access under Chinese law. Thus, it fits the definition of an AI Hazard, as the AI system's use could plausibly lead to an AI Incident in the future, but no incident has yet materialized.
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Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (Gaode Map's AI algorithms analyzing user GPS data) whose use (data collection and inference) could plausibly lead to harm related to privacy violations, data sovereignty issues, and behavioral profiling. Although no actual harm has been reported yet, the article highlights credible concerns about long-term data risks and cross-border data flows that could lead to violations of rights or harm to communities. Therefore, this situation fits the definition of an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident or Complementary Information.
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Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article involves an AI system (the navigation app with algorithmic real-time traffic prediction) and discusses potential privacy risks from its use. However, it does not describe any realized harm or incident resulting from the AI system's development, use, or malfunction. The focus is on raising awareness and providing recommendations to mitigate potential risks, which fits the definition of Complementary Information rather than an AI Incident or AI Hazard.
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Liberty Times Net
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
An AI system is reasonably inferred because the app uses user data to infer traffic light timings, which involves AI-based data analysis and prediction. The event stems from the use of this AI system and its data collection practices, which indirectly lead to potential harm in terms of privacy violations and national security risks. Since the harm is not yet realized but there is a credible risk of significant harm due to sensitive data leakage and government surveillance, this qualifies as an AI Hazard. The article focuses on warnings and potential risks rather than an actual incident of harm occurring, so it is not an AI Incident. It is more than just complementary information because it highlights a plausible future harm scenario related to AI use.
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Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves the use of an AI system (Gaode Map) that infers traffic light timings and collects user data, which is then transmitted to China, raising concerns about privacy violations and national security risks. Although no direct harm such as injury or property damage is reported, the potential violation of privacy rights and the risk of surveillance by a foreign government constitute a breach of fundamental rights and national security concerns. Since the harm is plausible and the system's use could lead to significant rights violations, this qualifies as an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident, as the harm is potential and under investigation but not yet confirmed or realized.
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Liberty Times Net
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Gaode Map is an AI-powered navigation system using big data and satellite positioning to provide advanced features. Its deployment in Taiwan with strategic geopolitical implications and potential data security risks raises plausible concerns about national security and privacy harms. No direct harm has been reported yet, but the credible risk of future harm from the AI system's use in this context fits the definition of an AI Hazard rather than an Incident or Complementary Information. The article does not describe realized harm but highlights plausible future risks linked to the AI system's deployment and use.
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Liberty Times Net
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (Gaode Map) that uses user data to infer traffic signal timings and location tracking, which is a form of AI-based data processing. The use of this AI system has directly led to concerns about data privacy breaches and national cybersecurity risks, which are harms to individuals' privacy and potentially to national security infrastructure. The government ban and risk assessment indicate that harm is recognized and ongoing. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to realized harm related to privacy and security risks caused by the AI system's use and data handling.
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Liberty Times Net
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The map application is an AI system as it processes GPS data, user behavior, and location information to provide navigation and related services. The data being transmitted to China and potentially used by the government for surveillance constitutes a violation of user privacy and possibly human rights. The harm is indirect but real, as users' movements and behaviors can be monitored without consent, which fits the definition of an AI Incident involving violations of rights and harm to communities. The article describes actual data transmission and government access, not just potential risks, confirming realized harm.
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Liberty Times Net
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions that the app uses big data estimation based on user GPS and speed data, which implies AI system involvement in generating navigation outputs. The Ministry of Transportation highlights potential risks of personal data leakage and cybersecurity threats, which could plausibly lead to harm such as privacy violations or security breaches. Since no actual harm or incident has been reported, but there is a credible risk of future harm, this event qualifies as an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident or Complementary Information.
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Liberty Times Net
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The mapping app uses AI-related technology (big data analysis and prediction for traffic light countdowns). The article focuses on concerns about national security risks and the government's intention to assess and possibly ban the app if risks are confirmed. Since no actual harm or incident has been reported yet, but there is a credible potential for harm to national security, this qualifies as an AI Hazard under the framework. The event is not an AI Incident because harm has not materialized, nor is it Complementary Information or Unrelated.
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自由時報
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
An AI system is reasonably inferred because the app uses user movement data to algorithmically infer traffic light timings, a form of AI-based data processing and prediction. The event does not describe a realized harm but highlights significant potential risks related to data privacy and national security, which could lead to violations of rights and harm to communities if exploited. Therefore, this situation fits the definition of an AI Hazard, as the AI system's use could plausibly lead to an AI Incident involving privacy breaches and national security threats. The article focuses on warnings and risk assessments rather than an actual incident, so it is not an AI Incident or Complementary Information.
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自由時報
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (the mapping app using big data and AI to estimate traffic signals) whose use is under scrutiny for potential national security risks. Since no direct harm has occurred but there is a credible concern that the AI system's use could plausibly lead to significant harm (national security impact), this qualifies as an AI Hazard. The article centers on risk evaluation and possible future restrictions rather than an incident of realized harm or a complementary update on a past incident.
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Central News Agency
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The app uses AI techniques (big data analysis and estimation) to infer traffic light timings, which qualifies as an AI system. However, the article does not report any realized harm such as privacy breaches or security incidents caused by the AI system. The concerns are about potential risks, but no direct or indirect harm has occurred or been demonstrated. Therefore, this event is best classified as Complementary Information, providing context on AI use and associated security concerns without describing an AI Incident or Hazard.
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工商時報
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system (Gaode Map's big data estimation) is involved in generating traffic light countdowns, which is an AI application. However, the article does not describe any direct or indirect harm caused by this AI system, nor does it report any incident or malfunction. The Ministry's statement focuses on clarifying data sources and warning about potential privacy and security risks, which are plausible future concerns but not realized harms. Therefore, this event is best classified as Complementary Information, as it provides context and warnings related to AI use and data security without reporting an AI Incident or AI Hazard.
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businesstoday.com.tw
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Gaode Map app uses AI to infer traffic light timings from user behavior, which is an AI system. Its use involves the collection and transmission of sensitive personal data to Chinese servers, where it can be accessed by the government under Chinese law. This has led to official government bans and warnings due to the risk of privacy violations and national security threats, which are harms to rights and communities. The event describes realized harm and official responses to mitigate these risks, fitting the definition of an AI Incident rather than a mere hazard or complementary information.
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高德地圖號誌秒數太準議員憂資料外洩 高雄交通局駁斥 | 郭建盟 | 資安 | 大紀元

2026-04-23
The Epoch Times
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (AutoNavi map app) that uses big data algorithms to predict traffic light timings, which fits the definition of an AI system. However, the article only reports concerns and suspicions about data leakage and control over traffic signals, which the transportation bureau denies. There is no indication that any harm (such as data breach, control of infrastructure, or violation of rights) has occurred or is imminent. The event is primarily about the investigation and official response to these concerns, making it complementary information rather than an incident or hazard. No direct or indirect harm has been caused or plausibly threatened by the AI system's development, use, or malfunction as per the article.
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高德地圖「紅綠燈倒數功能」台交通部:未提供資料 | 導航App | 資安 | 國安 | 大紀元

2026-04-23
The Epoch Times
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The app uses AI techniques (big data analysis and inference) to generate traffic light countdowns, which fits the definition of an AI system. The event involves the use of this AI system and raises concerns about potential cybersecurity and privacy risks, which could plausibly lead to harm such as personal data breaches or national security issues. However, there is no report of actual harm or incident caused by the AI system so far. Therefore, this event is best classified as an AI Hazard, reflecting the plausible future risk of harm from the AI system's use and data handling practices.
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高德地圖在臺圖資紅綠燈倒數秒數精準惹爭議,資安署:係蒐集用戶數據,已啟動檢測評估是否建議民間不要使用

2026-04-23
iThome Online
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event clearly involves an AI system that uses user data and algorithms to estimate traffic light timings. The collection and transmission of sensitive user location and movement data constitute a violation of privacy rights and pose national security risks, fulfilling the criteria for harm under human rights and security. The cybersecurity agency's response and government ban indicate recognition of these harms. Therefore, this is an AI Incident because the AI system's use has directly led to significant harms related to privacy and national security.
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中國高德地圖精準顯示「台灣紅綠燈秒數」惹議!交通部:大數據推估非官方數據 | 生活 | Newtalk新聞

2026-04-23
新頭殼 Newtalk
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
An AI system is involved as the navigation app uses AI techniques (big data analysis of GPS and vehicle movement data) to infer traffic light timings. The event does not describe any realized harm such as injury, rights violations, or infrastructure disruption. Instead, it discusses potential privacy and security risks from the use of foreign software, which could plausibly lead to harm in the future. Since no actual harm has occurred but there is a credible risk of privacy or security issues, this qualifies as an AI Hazard rather than an Incident. The article mainly focuses on clarifying the data source and warning about potential risks, not reporting an actual incident of harm caused by the AI system.
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政府機關早已禁用!資安署示警:民眾不要在台使用「高德地圖」 | 政治 | Newtalk新聞

2026-04-23
新頭殼 Newtalk
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI-enabled mapping application that collects and processes user location data, which can be reasonably inferred to involve AI systems for features like traffic light countdown estimation and movement trajectory analysis. The use of this AI system has led to concerns about violations of privacy and national security, which can be considered a breach of obligations intended to protect fundamental rights. Although no direct harm such as injury is reported, the data collection and potential misuse by a foreign government constitute a violation of rights and a significant harm. The government ban and warnings indicate that harm has already been recognized or is occurring. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Incident due to the realized harm linked to the AI system's use and data handling.
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交通部澄清:高德地圖秒數非政府提供TDX嚴格控管資安無虞

2026-04-23
Yahoo!奇摩股市
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AI system (Gaode Map's big data estimation) is involved in generating traffic light countdowns by analyzing user data, which fits the definition of an AI system. However, the article does not report any actual harm occurring from this use, only potential privacy and cybersecurity risks. Therefore, this event represents a plausible future risk (AI Hazard) rather than an AI Incident. The government's clarification and warnings about data security and privacy risks further support this classification as a hazard rather than an incident or complementary information.
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大陸高德地圖在台受歡迎 台當局竟稱不排除禁用 - 大公文匯網

2026-04-22
大公报
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article involves an AI system (navigation app with AI algorithms for traffic light countdown) and discusses potential security concerns that could lead to harm (data leakage and security risks). However, no actual harm or incident has occurred yet, only the possibility of future harm is considered by authorities. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Hazard, as the AI system's use could plausibly lead to an AI Incident involving data security and privacy harm, but no direct harm has been reported so far.
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高德地圖台灣爆紅顯示紅綠燈倒數 官方擬禁用 (21:24) - 20260423 - 兩岸

2026-04-23
明報新聞網 - 即時新聞 instant news
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (Gaode Map's AI big data feature for traffic light countdowns) whose use is considered by the government to pose a risk to national information security. Although no actual harm has been reported, the government's ban and warnings indicate a credible potential for harm. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Hazard, as the AI system's use could plausibly lead to a breach of obligations under applicable law intended to protect national security. There is no indication of realized harm yet, so it is not an AI Incident. The event is more than just complementary information or unrelated news because it involves government action based on AI-related security concerns.
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中國高德地圖能讀秒台灣紅綠燈超準 交通部:未提供資料、是大數據推估的 | 鉅亨網 - 台灣政經

2026-04-23
Anue鉅亨
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
An AI system is reasonably inferred here because the Gaode Map app likely uses AI-based big data analytics to estimate traffic light timings. However, there is no indication that this use has caused any actual harm or violation. The article focuses on clarifying data sources and addressing security concerns but does not report any realized harm or incident. Therefore, this event represents a plausible AI-related situation that could lead to concerns but has not resulted in harm yet, fitting the definition of an AI Hazard rather than an Incident or Complementary Information.
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台當局稱不排除禁用高德地圖 遭批"滿腦意識形態" | 台灣

2026-04-22
hkcna.hk
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (Gaode Map) using AI algorithms for real-time traffic light countdowns. The authorities' concerns about data security and potential personal data leakage to mainland China indicate a plausible risk of harm (privacy and security risks). Since no actual incident of harm or data breach is reported, and the focus is on potential security concerns and possible future restrictions, this fits the definition of an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident. The article does not primarily focus on responses or governance measures but reports on the potential security threat and possible ban, which is a credible risk scenario.
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台風眼:太好用的"高德"照出綠營玻璃心  20:37

2026-04-23
hkcna.hk
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The navigation app 'Gaode Map' clearly involves AI systems, as it uses AI algorithms and big data to provide real-time traffic light countdowns and navigation features. The concerns raised by Taiwanese authorities about data being sent back to mainland China and potential information security risks indicate a plausible future harm scenario. However, since no actual harm, injury, or violation has been reported as having occurred, and the article mainly focuses on political and security concerns and potential risks, this event fits the definition of an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident or Complementary Information.
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通說:只是太好用就讓民進黨破防?

2026-04-24
hkcna.hk
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (the AI-powered navigation app with features like traffic light countdowns supported by AI algorithms). The authorities' concerns about data being transmitted to mainland China and potential information security risks indicate a plausible risk of harm (information security breach, which could be considered harm to communities or violation of rights). However, no actual harm or incident has been reported; the article focuses on potential risks, political responses, and user reactions. Thus, it fits the definition of an AI Hazard, as the AI system's use could plausibly lead to an AI Incident but has not yet done so.
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通說:只是太好用就讓民進黨破防? | 頭條

2026-04-24
hkcna.hk
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The navigation app uses AI algorithms to provide advanced features, and its use has raised official concerns about data security and information leakage, which could plausibly lead to harm such as violations of information security or privacy. However, the article does not report any actual data breaches, injuries, or direct harm caused by the AI system. The government's banning and warnings are precautionary measures addressing potential risks. Hence, this situation fits the definition of an AI Hazard, as it involves plausible future harm related to AI system use but no confirmed incident of harm has occurred.
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高德地圖在台受歡迎 台當局稱不排除禁用  19:46

2026-04-22
hkcna.hk
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (Gaode Map's AI algorithm for traffic light countdown) and concerns about data security and privacy risks that could plausibly lead to harm (e.g., security breaches or misuse of data). Since no actual harm has occurred yet but there is a credible concern about potential future harm, this qualifies as an AI Hazard. The article does not report any realized harm or incident caused by the AI system, so it is not an AI Incident. It is more than just complementary information because it highlights a potential risk that could lead to harm.
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繼小紅書後,高德地圖也要在台灣被禁用了?

2026-04-23
hkcna.hk
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (Gaode Map's AI-supported traffic and location data processing) whose use is under scrutiny for potential security risks. The article does not report any realized harm but focuses on the possibility that the app's data collection and AI algorithms could be exploited to harm Taiwan's security. This fits the definition of an AI Hazard, where the AI system's use could plausibly lead to harm, but no incident has yet occurred. The article mainly covers political and security concerns and potential future restrictions, not an actual AI Incident or complementary information about responses to a past incident.
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台風眼:太好用的"高德"照出綠營玻璃心 | 頭條

2026-04-23
hkcna.hk
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (Gaode Map) that uses AI algorithms for navigation and traffic light countdown features. The Taiwanese authorities' concerns about data being transmitted to mainland China and the potential information security risks indicate a plausible future harm scenario. No direct or indirect harm has been reported yet, but the warnings and potential bans reflect credible risks. Therefore, this event fits the definition of an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident or Complementary Information.
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台風眼:太好用的"高德"照出綠營玻璃心

2026-04-23
hkcna.hk
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (Gaode Map uses AI algorithms for navigation and traffic light countdowns). The concerns raised by Taiwanese authorities relate to potential data security and privacy risks, which could plausibly lead to harm such as violations of privacy rights or information security incidents. However, no direct or indirect harm has been reported yet. The article primarily reports on the potential risks, government responses, and public reactions, without evidence of realized harm. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident or Complementary Information.
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繼小紅書後,高德地圖也要在台灣被禁用了? | 台灣

2026-04-23
hkcna.hk
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Gaode Map app is an AI system using AI algorithms and big data for its features. The article centers on concerns about potential security risks and data privacy issues that could impact Taiwan's security, which fits the definition of an AI Hazard (plausible future harm). There is no evidence of realized harm or incidents caused by the AI system's malfunction or misuse yet. The article mainly reports on political and security concerns and possible future restrictions, not on an actual AI Incident. Hence, the event is best classified as an AI Hazard.
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高德地圖號誌秒數太準議員憂資料外洩 高雄交通局駁斥| 台灣大紀元

2026-04-23
大紀元時報 - 台灣(The Epoch Times - Taiwan)
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article involves an AI-related system (AutoNavi map app likely using AI-based data processing and prediction for traffic light timing), but no direct or indirect harm has occurred. The concerns are about potential data leakage and control risks, which are plausible but not realized harms. The transportation bureau's response clarifies no data leakage or connection exists. Since the article mainly reports on concerns, investigations, and official clarifications without describing an actual AI incident or hazard, it fits the definition of Complementary Information rather than an AI Incident or AI Hazard.
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高德地圖引資安疑慮 數發部:5月中完成檢測| 台灣大紀元

2026-04-23
大紀元時報 - 台灣(The Epoch Times - Taiwan)
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (the navigation app uses data analytics and possibly AI to infer traffic light timings from user data). The use of this AI system leads to the collection and transmission of sensitive personal data to foreign servers under a legal framework that may compel data sharing with intelligence agencies. Although no direct harm such as data breaches or attacks has been reported yet, the plausible risk of privacy violations and national security threats due to this data handling constitutes a credible potential harm. Therefore, this situation fits the definition of an AI Hazard, as the AI system's use could plausibly lead to significant harm in the future.
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「高德地圖」引資安疑慮 數發部:確認資料是否回傳中國

2026-04-23
公共電視
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (Gaode Map with AI voice assistant and big data features) and concerns about data privacy and national security risks. However, the article only reports on investigations and risk assessments without confirmed incidents of data leakage or harm. Therefore, it represents a plausible risk of harm (AI Hazard) rather than an actual AI Incident. It is not merely complementary information because the main focus is on the potential security threat and ongoing evaluation, not just updates or responses to past incidents.
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中國「高德地圖」登台!能倒數紅綠燈秒數引國安隱憂 數發部不排除禁用 | 政治 | 三立新聞網 SETN.COM

2026-04-22
三立新聞
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
An AI system is involved as the app uses big data techniques to estimate traffic light timings based on user data, which implies AI-driven data processing and inference. The event concerns the use of this AI system and the associated data transmission to China, raising plausible risks of harm to privacy and national security (violations of rights and potential harm to critical infrastructure security). However, no actual harm or incident has been reported so far, only potential risks and government responses. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident or Complementary Information.
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連紅綠燈倒數秒數都有!中國高德地圖恐有資安疑慮 內政部:會評估禁絕 | 政治 | 三立新聞網 SETN.COM

2026-04-23
三立新聞
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (the Gaode Map's AI-based inference of traffic light countdowns) whose use raises concerns about potential national security and privacy harms. Since no actual harm has occurred but there is a credible risk that the AI system's use could lead to significant security issues, this qualifies as an AI Hazard. The government's risk assessment and consideration of banning the app further support the classification as a plausible future harm rather than a realized incident.
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高德地圖是什麼?網紅:下載就是幫中共數台灣紅燈秒數的幫兇 | 生活 | 三立新聞網 SETN.COM

2026-04-23
三立新聞
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (the navigation app using user data to infer traffic light timings) whose use raises plausible risks of harm, specifically privacy violations and national security concerns due to data transmission to China. Although no direct harm has been reported, the article emphasizes potential risks from the app's data collection and inference capabilities. This fits the definition of an AI Hazard, as the development and use of the AI system could plausibly lead to violations of rights and other harms if data is misused. There is no indication that harm has already occurred, so it is not an AI Incident. The article is not merely complementary information or unrelated news, as it focuses on the potential risks posed by the AI system's use.
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高德地圖爆資安疑慮!綠批「中國APP惡名昭彰」:積極要求政府釐清 | 政治 | 三立新聞網 SETN.COM

2026-04-23
三立新聞
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions the use of big data calculations by the app, which implies AI or advanced data processing systems. The concerns raised relate to potential data privacy and national security harms due to the app's data handling under Chinese law. However, no direct or indirect harm has been reported as having occurred; the article focuses on suspicion and calls for investigation. This fits the definition of an AI Hazard, where the use of an AI system could plausibly lead to harm but no incident has yet materialized.
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算太準!高德地圖「精準倒數紅綠燈」交通部揭真相:政府從未提供資料 | 生活 | 三立新聞網 SETN.COM

2026-04-23
三立新聞
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Gaode Map app uses AI-based big data analysis to estimate traffic light countdowns, which is an AI system involvement. However, the government denies providing official data, and the countdowns are predictions, not official real-time data. No direct or indirect harm (such as injury, rights violation, or infrastructure disruption) is reported. The article focuses on clarifying misinformation and warning about potential privacy risks from foreign apps, which is a governance and societal response. Hence, it fits the definition of Complementary Information rather than an AI Incident or AI Hazard.
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高德地圖耍心機?在台灣搜「中華民國總統府」竟導航到這裡 | 政治 | 三立新聞網 SETN.COM

2026-04-23
三立新聞
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Gaode Map uses AI algorithms to process large-scale user data for navigation and route recommendations. The misdirection of searches for a politically sensitive location and the transmission of detailed user data to a foreign government represent a violation of privacy and a breach of national security, which are harms to communities and potentially to fundamental rights. The involvement of AI in data processing and navigation, combined with the realized harm and official government responses including bans, qualifies this event as an AI Incident.
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一文看懂/中國「高德地圖」APP為何爆紅?登台恐涉國安疑慮? | 政治 | 三立新聞網 SETN.COM

2026-04-23
三立新聞
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (Gaode Map) that uses AI algorithms to analyze user data for navigation and traffic light countdown features. The app's data collection and transmission to China pose a credible risk of harm related to privacy violations and national security breaches. While no actual harm has been reported, the article emphasizes the plausible future harm from data misuse and surveillance, which fits the definition of an AI Hazard. The government's warnings and potential bans further support the classification as a hazard rather than an incident or complementary information.
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高德地圖藏風險!數發部示警「在台灣別使用」 5月中公布資安檢測結果 | 政治 | 三立新聞網 SETN.COM

2026-04-23
三立新聞
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Gaode Map app uses AI-related data processing to infer traffic light timings based on user behavior and collects sensitive location and movement data. The article does not report any realized harm but raises credible concerns about potential data leakage and misuse by a foreign government, which could lead to violations of privacy and national security. The government is actively assessing the risks and advising against use, indicating a recognized plausible future harm. Hence, this event fits the definition of an AI Hazard rather than an Incident or Complementary Information.
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高德地圖「紅燈倒數」超精準 誰洩密?交通部、市府都回應了|壹蘋新聞網

2026-04-23
壹蘋新聞網
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article describes an AI system (Gaode Map's AI algorithm) used to estimate traffic light countdowns, which is a sophisticated data processing task involving AI. Although no direct harm has been reported, the use of AI to infer sensitive traffic signal timing data without official authorization raises plausible risks related to national security and data privacy. Since no actual harm or incident has occurred, but there is a credible potential risk, this event qualifies as an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident. The article also includes official responses and clarifications, but the main focus is on the plausible risk from AI use rather than a realized harm or incident.
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中國「高德地圖」引資安疑慮!數發部不排除禁用 劉世芳也回應了

2026-04-23
mnews.tw
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (the navigation app with AI-based traffic prediction features) whose use raises plausible risks of harm, specifically national security and privacy violations due to data transmission to a foreign government. Although no direct harm has occurred yet, the credible risk of such harm justifies classification as an AI Hazard. The article focuses on potential risks and governmental responses rather than reporting an actual incident of harm.
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台灣要禁高德地圖? Cheap:科技島看到新技術竟不學還想禁|壹蘋新聞網

2026-04-22
壹蘋新聞網
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (Gaode Map's AI-based traffic light countdown feature) and its use in Taiwan. However, no actual harm or incident has occurred yet. The discussion is about the potential national security risk and whether to ban the feature, which implies a plausible future risk but no realized harm. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Hazard because the AI system's use could plausibly lead to harm (national security concerns) but no incident has been reported. The article also includes opinions and societal/governance considerations, but the main focus is on the potential risk rather than a realized incident or a response to a past incident.
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國安隱憂!中國導航"高德地圖"在台上架 竟連紅綠燈倒數都有 - 民視新聞網

2026-04-22
民視新聞網
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The navigation app employs AI techniques to analyze user data for traffic light countdowns, indicating AI system involvement. The concerns raised are about potential future harm from data exposure to a foreign government, which could lead to violations of privacy and national security (harm to communities and rights). No actual harm is reported yet, but the plausible risk is credible and significant. Hence, this event fits the definition of an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident or Complementary Information.
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中國「高德地圖」暴紅能算紅綠燈秒數 數發部不排除禁用-台視新聞網

2026-04-22
台視新聞網
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (Gaode Map) that uses AI to infer red light countdowns and provide navigation services. The concerns raised relate to the potential misuse of location data collected by the AI system, which could lead to violations of privacy and national security risks. No actual harm has been reported yet, but the plausible future harm from data leakage or surveillance justifies classification as an AI Hazard. The article focuses on the potential risks and government monitoring rather than an incident of realized harm, so it is not an AI Incident. It is not merely complementary information because the main focus is on the potential security risks posed by the AI system's use.
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高德地圖來台爆資安疑慮 陸委會:禁用越早決定越好|壹蘋新聞網

2026-04-24
壹蘋新聞網
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (Gaode Map) that uses AI algorithms to infer traffic light timing data, raising cybersecurity and national security concerns. Although no direct harm has been reported yet, the potential for harm to national security and data privacy is credible and significant. The government's prohibition of the app in official use and ongoing risk assessment indicate recognition of plausible future harm. Therefore, this situation qualifies as an AI Hazard rather than an Incident, as harm is not yet realized but plausible.
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中國高德地圖精準掌握台灣紅綠燈秒數 數發部:若涉資安會禁用

2026-04-22
mnews.tw
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (the map app using AI/data analytics to infer traffic light timings) whose use raises plausible risks of harm to privacy, national security, and data protection rights. The article does not report actual harm occurring yet but highlights credible potential harm and governmental responses to mitigate risks. Therefore, it fits the definition of an AI Hazard, as the AI system's use could plausibly lead to violations of rights and security concerns, but no direct harm has been confirmed or realized at this time.
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中國「高德地圖」紅綠燈倒數惹議 數發部回應了

2026-04-22
東森美洲電視
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (the navigation app using AI to infer red-light countdowns) whose use leads to plausible risks of harm related to privacy, national security, and data misuse. No direct harm or incident has been reported yet, but the potential for harm is credible and under government review. Therefore, this qualifies as an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident. The article also includes government responses, but the main focus is on the potential risk rather than a completed incident or a complementary update to a past incident.
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高德地圖來台爆資安疑慮 綠委要求全面監管、防個資外洩|壹蘋新聞網

2026-04-23
壹蘋新聞網
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The Gaode Map app likely uses AI systems for data processing and traffic prediction (e.g., cloud big data calculating traffic light countdowns). The article raises concerns about data privacy and national security risks stemming from the app's use and data handling, which could plausibly lead to harm such as personal data leakage or national security breaches. However, no actual harm or incident is reported, only potential risks and calls for regulatory oversight. Thus, this fits the definition of an AI Hazard, as the development and use of the AI system could plausibly lead to an AI Incident in the future if data or security breaches occur.
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中國「高德地圖」在台熱傳恐涉資安 內政部評估是否全面禁用

2026-04-23
mnews.tw
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (the Gaode Map app's AI-powered countdown feature) whose use raises plausible concerns about cybersecurity and national security. The government is assessing whether the app's use could lead to harm, but no direct harm or incident has occurred or been reported. Therefore, this situation fits the definition of an AI Hazard, as the AI system's use could plausibly lead to an AI Incident involving national security or cybersecurity harm in the future.
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紅綠燈秒數太準!繼小紅書之後「高德地圖」恐被禁⋯數發部示警:這1類人別用 - 民視新聞網

2026-04-23
民視新聞網
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (Gaode Map) that uses AI algorithms for navigation and traffic light countdown estimation. The government's ban and warnings stem from concerns about data security and potential national security threats, which could plausibly lead to harm if the AI system's data transmission or backdoors are exploited. Since no actual harm has been reported but there is a credible risk of future harm, this qualifies as an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident. The article focuses on the potential risks and government responses rather than a realized harm or incident.
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中國高德地圖「掌握台灣紅綠燈、路線」全看光!導航總統府竟往「這地」結果超毛 - 民視新聞網

2026-04-23
民視新聞網
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (the Gaode Map app with AI-powered navigation and data collection features) whose use leads to the collection and transmission of sensitive personal and infrastructure data. Although no direct harm such as injury or property damage is reported, the plausible future harm includes violations of privacy and national security risks, which fall under harm to communities and potential breaches of rights. The government's ban and warnings indicate recognition of these risks. Therefore, this situation fits the definition of an AI Hazard, as the AI system's use could plausibly lead to significant harm, but no actual harm has yet been documented.
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中國高德地圖掌握台灣紅綠燈倒數「零誤差」!運作原理靠它 數發部擬禁用 | udn科技玩家

2026-04-23
udn科技玩家
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event involves an AI system (Gaode Map) using AI algorithms to infer traffic light timings from user data. Although no direct harm has occurred, the article highlights credible national security and data privacy concerns that could plausibly lead to harm, such as unauthorized data access and surveillance. Therefore, this situation fits the definition of an AI Hazard, as the AI system's use could plausibly lead to significant harm in the future. There is no indication of realized harm or incident yet, so it is not an AI Incident. The focus is on potential risks rather than responses or updates, so it is not Complementary Information.
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高德地圖涉國安 數發部一句「不排除禁用」 下載量反暴增!|壹蘋新聞網

2026-04-23
壹蘋新聞網
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The app uses AI algorithms and big data to infer traffic light timings, which is an AI system involvement. The concerns raised relate to potential national security and data privacy harms, which are plausible future harms. Since no actual harm or incident has been reported, and the main focus is on the potential risk and government response, this fits the definition of an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident or Complementary Information.
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高德地圖擬禁用...卻衝至「台灣APP第1名」 Cheap讚3功能再酸:先禁國家 | udn科技玩家

2026-04-23
udn科技玩家
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
Gaode Map uses AI techniques such as big data analysis to provide features like red light countdowns. The government's concern about data being transmitted to China and potential national security risks indicates a plausible future harm scenario. Since no direct harm has occurred yet but the risk is credible and recognized by authorities, this situation fits the definition of an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident. The article mainly discusses the potential risks and government response, not an actual realized harm.